This course will act as an introduction to on-location streaming and Television production. Through a hands-on, practicum-driven workload, students will learn techniques related to all facets of on-location streaming and live event videography. Beyond gaining a practical knowledge of basic video production technology, exercises will train students in cinematography, audio recording, multi camera switching, lighting, and event videography.  (Credit hours: 3)

In an exciting new development this semester, we will also be working with ACC’s Music Business Performance and Technology department to film their weekly live music showcase, The Flex Factory. Each filmed showcase will feature 3-4 live musical performances, and air on ACCTV.

Students will receive instruction in:

• Television production protocols and hierarchies
• Digital cinematography
• Audio mixing and Recording
• Multi-camera switching
• Field lighting techniques
• Live event video production

There will be no formal textbook for this course, but the instructor will provide a variety of Handouts and online resources throughout the semesters via Google Classrooms.

CLASS EXERCISES:

Quizzes:

We will have four quizzes towards the beginning of the semester. These are primarily to ensure that you understand basic filmmaking theory. 

In-Class Exercises:

Throughout the semester, we will have in-class workshops on cinematography, sound recording, lighting, multi camera switching, and event videography. The purpose of these exercises is to get each student comfortable with using the gear and skills that will later be utilized in the final project.  Each week you will be issued a grade on these exercises. Don’t worry, I am not deducting points if you can’t master a skill on the first try. You will be graded primarily on knowledge retention, participation, and your contributions to the project as a productive crew member.

Flex Factory Shoots:

In an exciting new development this semester, we will also be working with ACC’s Music Business Performance and Technology department to film their weekly live music showcase, The Flex Factory. Each filmed showcase will feature 3-4 live musical performances, and air on ACCTV.  Students will rotate between different production positions such as camera operator, audio engineer, technical director, and director.

Final Project:

For the final project, each student will pair with a classmate to plan, design, and produce their own 5-10 minute live shoot. This could be a live talk show, a comedy sketch, or even a musical guest.  Students are encouraged to invite guests to be on camera talent. 

Each project will be shot by the class and take place in a different location around campus (chosen by the instructor). Projects will have no more than three people as on-camera talent. Featured musical acts must be no more than two people. If students choose to not be on camera, they will assume a production role off camera.

Though our class is listed as meeting in the Innovation lab (HLC2 1240), most of our time will be spent in the Multicamera Studio (HLC2 1244). For the first week, we will meet in the Innovation lab (1240) and then move over to the Multicamera Studio (1244). Starting in week 2, we will hold our full classes in the Multicamera Studio. This will be in Building 2000 of the Highland Campus (6101 Highland Campus Dr, Austin, TX 78752). This is a completely in-person course for the first seven weeks. By week eight, we will have around six meetings in the Flex Factory (Room 2.1420). There may come a time when circumstances force us to move to a virtual platform. If that happens, we will use the zoom meeting link for the class (listed below)

Your attendance and participation will be counted towards your final grade.

(NOTE: Because of sporadic updates to health and safety policies, all schedules are subject to change! It is very possible that current safety concerns could cause the class to go 100% online. As such, it is imperative that all students frequently check their ACC Email for updates)

At the beginning of each class, I will take attendance.  Since this class only meets once a week, we essentially have to fit two regular classes worth of content into one meeting.  As such,  you are allowed one unexcused absence throughout the semester.  After two absences, 10 points will be deducted from your final grade for each absence.  After 3 absences, you will be immediately dropped from the class.   I understand that life can be unpredictable. My goal is to work with you, so if you must miss class, simply write to me.

However, each class will have an exercise that counts towards your final grade. Therefore, if you miss a class, you will be required to complete a homework exercise to make up the points from the exercise you missed. This will often be an essay but could be an at-home production assignment.

In addition, you are expected to participate in all class discussions and workshops.  As artists, we only grow with feedback, so your participation is imperative.

Our first three weeks of classes will meet on the online streaming platform Zoom for class discussions.  You will need to download the Zoom App for either your computer or phone to attend.  We will be using the same meeting link and passcode throughout the semester.

At the beginning of the semester, you will each be sent a link, inviting you to join.  We will also use this for handouts, video sharing, and other class resources.  Each student will be given an individual folder on Google Drive. This will be where you will upload class exercises, cuts, and other assignments.

This Syllabus (also posted on Google Classroom) will also act as the course calendar with assignments and due dates and other important information. It will be frequently updated, so please check it on a regular basis!

Though our assignments and exercises will be done through Google Classrooms, all grades will be posted in the Grade Center on Blackboard. As such, it is imperative that you frequently check Blackboard to follow your progress in the class.

In response to COVID-19-related campus closures, Austin Community College now provides free, secure drive-up WiFi to students and employees in the parking lots of all campus locations. WiFi can be accessed seven days a week, 7 am to 11 pm.  Additional details are available at https://www.austincc.edu/coronavirus/drive-up-wifi

Outside of our scheduled class times, I will also be available for office hours on Monday/Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm and then Tuesday/Thursday from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. If these times do not work for you, simply email me and we will arrange a convenient time. Please let me know in advance if you want to come in for office hours, so I do not have overlapping meetings. Whether you have a software question or you just want to talk about your progress, I am here for you!

THIS LINK WILL REQUIRE A PASSCODE:

This course contains both a lecture and lab component. The recommended time for this class is 8 hours/week. That’s at least 4 hours/week for lecture and 4/hours week for time spent on production or post-production. This time may or may NOT be enough time to finish course work depending on the Student’s working speed. Please be aware that in most cases Students will need to spend extra time (outside of the recommended hours) to complete all course work in a timely manner. This extra time in most cases is at least 5 additional hours a week and usually more.

There will be no formal textbook for this course, but the instructor will provide a variety of Handouts and online resources throughout the semesters via Google Classrooms.

• SD Card (minimum size 64 GB, minimum write speed 90 mb/s)
  • Here is a good one for less than $13
• Kanopy Subscription (Free with ACCID)
• Access to a smart phone with video capturing ability.

Though not required, in addition to the above materials, it is suggested that you also have an external hard drive for editing and storing in-class videos. This drive must have either a Thunderbolt or USB 3/C connection and a minimum of 1TB of Hard drive space. You may not use an SD Card or thumb drive as your editing drive. The computers in our labs have both USB Type A ports, as well as Thunderbolt ports.

Here are some examples of suitable hard drives:

SSD’s

• SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 1TB
• SAMSUNG T7 Portable SSD 1TB

HDD’S 

• Seagate External Hard drive 1tb
• Seagate External Hard drive 4tb

In order to complete this course, students must have the ability to edit video outside of class time.  If this is not possible on a student’s home computer, ACC offers a variety of resources for students to use their computers during designated lab hours.

While in class, students will work on the Macintosh Computers in the classroom.  During class time, students may not use their personal laptops for work on in-class projects.

This class has a variety of materials available to them in equipment checkout.  We have two camera packages that you will use throughout the semester.

For the majority of this course, we will utilize the Panasonic AG-CX10 Camera Kit for use on in-class exercises, as well as your final projects.  

We will also be utilizing live streaming equipment such as the Rodecaster Pro and the Blackmagic Atem Mini Pro ISO.

ACC's Department of Radio-Television-Film envisions setting the standard for educating students in the film and digital arts in Central Texas. The goal of its training program is to enhance and inspire students to achieve their educational and career goals by the department's use of current and emerging technology, and training. The RTF department strives to collaborate with the community, organizations and businesses to ensure the educational program is relevant to the students and community it serves.

Quizzes           15%

• Camera Setup Quiz (5%)
• Safety Quiz  (5%)
• Misc Quiz  (5%)

In Semester Exercises:              20%

• Framing Exercise  (2.5%)
• Exposure Exercise (2.5%)
• Audio Exercise  (2.5%)
• Live Switching Exercise (2.5%)
• Lighting Exercise (2.5%)
• Guest Musician (3@ 2.5%)

Flex Factory  Shoots (4@ 5%):   20%  

Final Project Packet:   10%

Final Project Shoot:             10%

Participation and Professionalism:    25%

A=90-100%

B=80-89%

C=70-79%

D=60-69%

F=59% and below

This is a WORKFORCE CLASS.  What this means is that all exercises are meant to emulate real world situations in the film and video industry. As such, most of your grade will be based on your ability to conduct yourself as if you are on a professional shoot. For example, on an actual shoot, if you were to arrive significantly late or spend time on your phone when you should be working, you would be fired. Likewise, if you conduct yourself in an unprofessional manner during this class, points will be deducted from your final grade.

Around week six, you will be given a safety quiz, testing your knowledge of all safety protocols for camera, audio and lighting. Should you not pass the quiz, you will be given two more opportunities to retake the test. However, until you pass the quiz, you will not be able to handle lighting or grip equipment. Should you not pass by the third attempt, you will have to be dropped from the class, as all future exercises require performance of these safety protocols.

Unless otherwise stated, each assignment is due on the date specified in the course calendar.  Extensions may be granted for family or medical emergencies, but this will occur on a case by case basis and only after an agreement is reached between the student and the professor before the due date of the assignment.  Any work that is not turned in by the stated due date will automatically be given a zero. Please frequently check the course calendar as it is subject to change. I understand that these are hard times and will do my absolute best to work with your schedule.

As media makers, it is part of our jobs to explore and adapt to new technologies while also using them to enhance our creative voice. While AI is an exciting new frontier with ample creative opportunities, the primary purpose of this class is for you to develop your own creativity while also strengthening your ability to analyze and problem solve. These skills are not being sharpened if you rely on new technologies to do the critical and creative thinking for you. Not to mention that , at present, AI tools have a tendency to write incorrect facts and fake citations. Image generators often tend to create inaccurate outputs.

Unless specifically authorized by the instructor, you are not allowed to use AI tools (such as chatGPT, GPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot, etc) to complete assignments.  Student work may be submitted to AI or plagiarism detection tools in order to ensure that it has been authentically created by a human. Furthermore, you will be held accountable for any incorrect facts, fake citations, or other inaccuracies in your completed assignments whether you used an AI foundation model or not.

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process. Any student found to have engaged, or attempted to engage, in the unauthorized use of AI shall be subject to disciplinary action per the academic misconduct rules. It is an exciting time in our digital landscape and healthy discussions about the impact of AI tools are encouraged.

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the rolls should they decide to withdraw from the class.  The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary.  If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is recorded before the Final Withdrawal Date.  The Final Withdrawal Date for this semester is Thursday November 21st.   The student is also strongly encouraged to keep any paperwork in case a problem arises.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status.  Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a “W”) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college 

Students are expected to:

•Maintain an official ACC Student email account. All email communication from ACC and this class will be sent to that address. You will find more information about ACC Student email at: http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/ 

•Attend class regularly 

•Participate in class discussion & activities 

•Completion of work as assigned

COURSE CALENDAR (NOTE: Schedule subject to change. This calendar will be regularly updated and will act as your guide to upcoming campus activities. Students will need to regularly check this calendar.)

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As media scholars, it is often necessary for us to examine and discuss topics that are not always pleasant. This might include topics of combat, sexual harassment, racism, police brutality, etc.  While I expect students to attend class and participate, I also understand that many people suffer from past traumas. As such, I will do my best to inform you in advance about any graphic or disturbing imagery.  If you are worried about being triggered by an upcoming screening, please write to me or come by office hours and I will give you a link to an alternate video to write about in your response.

The films and short subjects screened in this course reflect a diverse range of content and form. Some of this content and imagery may be more challenging or provoking than others. However, it has been thoughtfully curated and has been chosen to encourage discourse and critical thinking. Students are asked to review a synopsis and content breakdown of these films before each screening. This can be done at IMDB.com where details of a film's contents are listed under the Parents Guide section of a film's information. If upon reviewing the content, you feel it will cause you legitimate distress for any reason, please notify your instructor in advance. You will not be penalized in any way for bringing up these concerns. The objective of the films shown in this course is always to encourage discourse and critical thinking.

ACC RTF values freedom of expression, academic freedom and culturally responsive practices in classes. 

Student media makers are encouraged to:

-Push creative boundaries 

-Explore social issues

-Expand their artistic voice & visions through their work

Students are encouraged to not shy away from controversial subject matter. The previous statement is not a license to exploit sensitive subjects without meaningful purpose. Professors will guide students and ultimately determine the limits of content for class media projects, in the context of doing what is best for the overall class learning environment. 

Student media projects must be approved by their professor ahead of time. Certain student media projects may be deemed inappropriate for the collaborative learning environment at ACC. Projects which contain obscene material or gratuitous violence will receive the highest scrutiny. Real weapons of any kind, including guns, are not allowed in RTF student productions. Some classes may have additional guidelines/parameters.  

At the professor’s discretion, some scripts/projects with sensitive subjects may be required to have a short synopsis or artistic statement to alert student collaborators/readers.

COLLEGE POLICIES

Health & Safety Protocols

Operational areas of ACC campuses and centers are fully open and accessible through all public entrances.  The college encourages its staff, faculty, and students to be mindful of the well-being of all individuals on campus.  If you feel sick, feverish, or unwell, please do not come to campus.

Some important things to remember:

• If you have not done so, ACC encourages all students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are now widely available throughout the community. Visit Vaccines.gov to find a vaccine location near you.

• Campuses are open to faculty, staff, and students.  The college and its departments and offices may invite internal and external guests to their events and activities, though access is still restricted for external parties seeking to host activities at ACC.  The college’s Appian Health Screening App remains available to everyone who visits campus. This continues to be a good way to check your own health before coming to class or work. 
• If you are experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms, please get a COVID-19 test as soon as possible before returning to an ACC facility.  Testing is now widely available.  To find testing locations near you, click this link.

• If you test positive, please report it on the ACC self-reporting tool located here.

• ACC continues to welcome face masks on campus.  Per CDC guidelines, face masks remain a good way to protect yourself from COVID-19. 
   
• The college asks that we all continue to respect the personal space of others. We are encouraging 3 feet of social distancing.
   
• Please be sure to carry your student, faculty, or staff ID badge at all times while on campus.
   

Because of the ever changing situation, please go to ACC’s Covid website at for the latest updates and guidance.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process.  Acts of academic dishonesty/misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations.  Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or the inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.  Further information is available at  the Academic Integrity website.   

Any course specific policies, expectations, or procedures could be included here.

Student Rights & Responsibilities

Students at ACC have the same rights and protections under the Constitution of the United States. These rights include freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition and association. As members of the community, students have the right to express their own views, but must also take responsibility for according the same rights to others and not interfere or disrupt the learning environment. Students are entitled to fair treatment, are expected to act consistently with the values of the college, and obey local, state, and federal laws.  Student Rights & Responsibilities

As a student of Austin Community College you are expected to abide by the Student Standards of Conduct. 

Senate Bill 212 and Title IX Reporting Requirements 

Under Senate Bill 212 (SB 212), the faculty and all College employees are required to report any information concerning incidents of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking committed by or against an ACC student or employee. Federal Title IX law and College policy also require reporting incidents of sex- and gender-based discrimination and sexual misconduct. This means faculty and non-clinical counseling staff cannot keep confidential information about any such incidents that you share with them.

If you would like to talk with someone confidentiality, please contact the District Clinical Counseling Team who can connect you with a clinical counselor on any ACC campus:  (512) 223-2616, or to schedule online, go to the Counseling website.

While students are not required to report, they are encouraged to contact the Compliance Office for resources and options:  Charlene Buckley, District Title IX Officer, (512) 223-7964;  compliance@austincc.edu .

If a student makes a report to a faculty member, the faculty member will contact the District Title IX Officer for follow-up.

Student Complaints

A defined process applies to complaints about an instructor or other college employee. You are encouraged to discuss concerns and complaints with college personnel and should expect a timely and appropriate response. When possible, students should first address their concerns through informal conferences with those immediately involved; formal due process is available when informal resolution cannot be achieved.

Student complaints may include (but are not limited to) issues regarding classroom instruction, college services and offices on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or disability.

Further information about the complaints process, including the form used to submit complaints, is available at the Student Complaint Procedures website.  

Statement on Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ educational records. Grades cannot be provided by faculty over the phone, by e-mail, or to a fellow student.

Class grades should be posted in Blackboard, and this could be mentioned here.

Recording Policy

To ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), student recording of class lectures or other activities is generally prohibited without the explicit written permission of the instructor and notification of other students enrolled in the class section.  Exceptions are made for approved accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

Recording of lectures and other class activities may be made by faculty to facilitate instruction, especially for classes taught remotely through BlackBoard or another platform.  Participation in such activities implies consent for the student to be recorded during the instructional activity.  Such recordings are intended for educational and academic purposes only.

Safety Statement

Health and safety are of paramount importance in classrooms, laboratories, and field activities. Students are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies.  Emergency Procedures posters and Campus Safety Plans are posted in each classroom and should be reviewed at the beginning of each semester.  All incidents (injuries/illness/fire/property damage/near miss) should be immediately reported to the course instructor. Additional information about safety procedures and how to sign up to be notified in case of an emergency can be found at  the Emergency Management website.  

Everyone is expected to conduct themselves professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual may be immediately dismissed from the day’s activity and will be referred to the Dean of Student Services for disciplinary action.

In the event of disruption of normal classroom activities due to an emergency situation or an outbreak of illness, the format for this course may be modified to enable completion of the course. In that event, students will be provided an addendum to the class syllabus that will supersede the original version.

Campus Carry

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors.  Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. 

It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.  Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 512-223-1231.   Please refer to the concealed handgun policy online at the Campus Carry website.

Discrimination Prohibited

The College seeks to maintain an educational environment free from any form of discrimination or harassment including but not limited to discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Faculty at the College are required to report concerns regarding sexual misconduct (including all forms of sexual harassment and sex and gender-based discrimination) to the Manager of Title IX/Title VI/ADA Compliance.  Licensed clinical counselors are available across the District and serve as confidential resources for students.

Additional information about Title VI, Title IX, and ADA compliance can be found in the ACC Compliance Resource Guide.

Use of ACC email

All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college- related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account.  Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff.  Information about ACC email accounts, including instructions for accessing it, are available at the ACC Email Q&A website.

Use of the Testing Center

The Testing Centers will allow only limited in person testing and testing time will be limited to the standard class time, typically one and one-half hours.  Specifically, only the following will be allowed in the Testing Centers:

• Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Testing: All approved SAS testing
• Assessments Tests: Institutionally approved assessment tests (e.g., TSIA or TABE)
• Placement Tests: Placement tests (e.g., ALEKS)
• Make-Up Exams (for students who missed the original test): Make-up testing is available for all lecture courses but will be limited to no more than 25% of students enrolled in each section for each of four tests

• Programs incorporating industry certification exams: Such programs (e.g., Microsoft, Adobe, etc.) may utilize the ACC Business Assessment Center for the industry certification exams (BACT) at HLC or RRC

The instructor should provide additional information about how they will conduct examinations and other assessments here.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The success of our students is paramount, and ACC offers a variety of support services to help, as well as providing numerous opportunities for community engagement and personal growth.

Student Support

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services.  Information on these campus services and resources is available at the Student Resources website.  A comprehensive array of student support services is available online at the Student Support website.

Student Accessibility Services

Austin Community College (ACC) is committed to providing a supportive, accessible, and inclusive learning environment for all students.  Each campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services (SAS).

Students are encouraged to request accommodations prior to the beginning of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.  Students who have received accommodations from SAS for this course will provide the instructor with the legal document titled “Faculty Notification Letter” (FNL) through the Accessible Information Management (AIM) portal.

Until the instructor receives the FNL, accommodations should not be provided.  Once the FNL is received, accommodations must be provided.  Accommodations are not retroactive, so it is in the student’s best interest to request their accommodations as soon as possible prior to the beginning of the semester.

Please contact SAS@austincc.edu for more information.

Academic Support

ACC offers academic support services on all of its campuses. These services, which include online tutoring, academic coaching, and supplemental instruction, are free to enrolled ACC students. Tutors are available in a variety of subjects ranging from accounting to pharmacology. Students may receive these services on both a drop-in and referral basis. 

An online tutor request can be made here: Online Tutoring Request

Additional tutoring information can be found here: Online Tutoring

Library Services

ACC Library Services offers both in-person and extensive online services, with research and assignment assistance available in-person during limited hours of service. Although all college services are subject to change, plans include ACC students signing up for study space and use of computers at open libraries, extensive online instruction in classes, online reference assistance 24/7 and reference with ACC faculty librarians. In addition, currently enrolled students, faculty and staff can access Library Services online (also 24/7) via the ACC Library website and by using their ACCeID to access all online materials (ebooks, articles from library databases, and streaming videos). ACC Libraries offer these services in numerous ways such as: "Get Help from a Faculty Librarian: the 24/7 Ask a Librarian chat service," an online form for in-depth research Q and A sessions, one-on-one video appointments, email, and phone (voicemail is monitored regularly).

• Library Website
• Library Information & Services during COVID-19 
• Ask a Librarian 24/7 chat and form 
• Library Hours of Operation by Location 
• Email: library@austincc.edu

Parent and Family Engagement Services

ACC understands how important parent and family support is to every student's college journey. From parents and siblings to stepparents, grandparents, partners, and loved ones, the Parent and Family Engagement Office at ACC is committed to empowering families to support student success. The office provides a family orientation to ACC, free workshops explaining the world of higher education (financial aid, student resources, career and transfer services, etc.), a monthly newsletter full of student success tips, and a website designed to answer family members' frequently asked questions. All students, especially first-generation students, are encouraged to share these resources with their families and invite them to be part of the Riverbat experience. Contact familyengagement@austincc.edu or visit the Parent & Family Engagement website for more information.

Student Organizations

ACC has over seventy student organizations, offering a variety of cultural, academic, vocational, and social opportunities.  They provide a chance to meet with other students who have the same interests, engage in service-learning, participate in intramural sports, gain valuable field experience related to career goals, and much else.  Student Life coordinates many of these activities, and additional information is available at  at the Student Life website.

Personal Support

Resources to support students are available at every campus. To learn more, ask your professor or visit the campus Support Center. All resources and services are free and confidential. Some examples include, among others:

• Food resources including community pantries and bank drives can be found here at the Central Texas Food Bank website.

• Assistance with childcare or utility bills is available at any campus Support Center 
• The Student Emergency Fund can help with unexpected expenses that may cause you to withdraw from one or more classes
• Help with budgeting for college and family life is available through the Student Money Management Office.  
• A full listing of services for student parents is available at the Child Care website. 

Mental health counseling services are available throughout the ACC Student Services District to address personal and or mental health concerns at the Counseling website.

If you are struggling with a mental health or personal crisis, call one of the following numbers to connect with resources for help.  However, if you are afraid that you might hurt yourself or someone else, call 911 immediately.

Free Crisis Hotline Numbers:

• Austin / Travis County 24-hour Crisis & Suicide hotline: 512-472-HELP (4357)
• The Williamson County 24-hour Crisis hotline: 1-800-841-1255
• Bastrop County Family Crisis Center hotline: 1-888-311-7755
• Hays County 24 Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-877-466-0660
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• Crisis Text Line: Text “home” to 741741
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline:   1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline:1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Some faculty may consider adding a student sign-off page at the end of the syllabus to be removed and handed back to the instructor providing evidence that the student received a copy of the syllabus and had an opportunity to ask questions, but such a page is optional.